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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 VOL. 101, NO. 73 ● SINCE 1908 Late-night GMP caters to slow crowd Russell House provides new hours to students, hopes for increased popularity to come soon

Kathleen Kemp open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on THE DAILY GAMECOCK weekdays. “It was a little slow; it was The Russell House Grand good, but it was a little slow,” Market Place changed hours Bell said, “I hope it will pick to fit student lifestyles by up.” serving food 24 hours a day, Bell said dining would Monday through Thursday. consider going back to its Molly Suddeth, a fi rst-year previous hours if business business student, walked didn’t pick up, but they would to the Russell House from not make any decisions yet. her dorm room in South Jay Wright, a first-year Tower a little before 1 a.m. marketing student, said he Tuesday. “It was late, I was was glad the Russell House ready for bed, I got hungry,” was open later, while eating a Suddeth said, wearing cozy chicken melt and fries. red Gamecock logo pajama “I wish upstairs was open pants. too,” Wright said. Suddeth, who chose the Jalisha Williams, a first- breakfast hot line, bought year psychology student, hash browns, cheese grits and said that it was a smart idea a steak biscuit to satisfy her to stay open later, but it was mid-night cravings. important to be able to use “I love their breakfast,” the meal plan. Suddeth said. Kendra Albert, a cashier The late-night GMP is at the GMP who worked the similar to the dining room first night, said they would during the day, with the start taking the meal plan bright lighting, squeaky dirty Tuesday n ight . dish rack and mixture of easy Bell said the grill and music and 1970s dance hits hot line breakfast were the Jonathan Beckman / THE DAILY GAMECOCK piped in through the sound most popular choices. Other system. options included the bakery, New changes in GMP hours at Russell House have not yet caught on with students during the late hours of the night. But there was one crucial sushi and the deli line. difference: the GMP was very Jessica Hammett, a first- night,” Suddeth said, “but was there as well,” Bell said. quiet and empty compared year fi nance student, said she every now and then it’s fi ne.” Suddeth said she wouldn’t to the usual noise and bustle hopes the GMP will soon Albert said employees were come alone, for her own Open 24 hours a day and hard-to-get booths. The be open 24 hours on the given the option whether safety, though Wright said he Monday through Thursday tables were vacant, as around weekends and that they will or not they wanted to work felt safe. 10 diners were spread out offer more selections. during the night. At least one student Breakfast meal plan: through the room. “They didn’t really have “When I fi rst heard about had trouble getting in the 3 a.m to 10:59 a.m. Most of the diners were food [when I got here],” it, I thought it would be building. Both the entrance freshmen in groups of two Hammett said. “They only good,” Albert said. “But I by Pandini’s and the entrance Dinner meal plan: to four, though students really had the grill, and that’s think it would work better on by the Horseshoe Deli were occasionally walked through not healthy.” weekends.” locked, so students entered 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and picked up food to go. Suddeth said she understood Bell said dining took extra near the Thomson Student GMP manager Tiffany Bell students shouldn’t regularly measures to keep students Health Center. Students have to go directly into the GMP using said the late-night hours were eat high-calorie foods late at safe when they’re eating late. the entrance across from the Thomson Student Health Center. less popular than expected. night. “We hired an outside Comments on this story? E-mail Previously, the GMP was “I wouldn’t eat it every security force, and USCPD [email protected] Romney wins Michigan, Elephants on Parade hopes for success in S.C. Liz Sidldoki his campaign speeches and Th e Associated Press taking a poke at McCain, the DETROIT — Mitt Romney four-term senator he beat. scored his first major “Now on to South Carolina, primary victory Tuesday, a Nevada, Florida.” desperately needed win in his Minimizing the native Michigan that gave signifi cance of Tuesday’s vote, his weakened presidential McCain said he had called candidacy new life. It set Romney to congratulate him the stage for a wide-open “that Michigan welcomed Republican showdown in their native son with their South Carolina in just four support.” days. “Starting tomorrow, we’re LM Otero / The Associated Press Three GOP candidates going to win South Carolina, now have won in the first and we’re going to go on reporting, Romney had 39.4 four states to vote in the and win the nomination,” percent of the vote, McCain 2008 primary season, roiling McCain declared, also had 30 percent and Huckabee a nomination fi ght that lacks in an AP interview from 15.4 percent. No other a clear favorite as the race Charleston. Republican fared better than moves south for the first Huckabee, too, already single digits. time. campaigning in the next Hillary Rodham Clinton The former Massachusetts primary state, said in was the only top contender governor defeated John Lexington: “We’re going on the Democratic ballot. McCain, the Arizona to win South Carolina. We With 43 percent of precincts senator who was hoping that put a fl ag in the ground here counted, she had 58.7 percent independents and Democrats Saturday.” He also jabbed of the vote to 35.9 percent would join Republicans at Romney, who has poured for uncommitted delegates to help him repeat his at least $20 million of his to the Democratic National 2000 triumph here. Mike personal fortune into his Convention. Huckabee, the former bid: “We need to prove that Romney’s ties to Michigan Arkansas governor, trailed in electing a president is not proved benefi cial. third, and former Tennessee just about how much money Four in 10 voters said his Sen. Fred Thompson is a candidate has.” roots factored into their making a last stand in South Though he now has come votes, and more than half of Carolina. in third in New Hampshire that group backed Romney, “It’s a victory of optimism and Michigan after winning according to preliminary KD Safran / THE DAILY GAMECOCK over Washington-style in Iowa, Huckabee said, results from surveys of voters The elephants from “The Greatest Show on Earth” Ringling Bros. and Barnum & pessimism,” Romney said “Whatever it takes, we’re in as they left their polling Bailey circus were cheered on as they walked through the Greek Village Tuesday in an Associated Press it for the long haul.” places, taken for The AP and night. telephone interview from In Michigan, with the networks. Southfield, Mich., echoing 37 percent of precincts PAGE 2 page WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 “Well, the Mitchell Report, WEATHER Local however, directly contradicts [ [ [ [ [ A House committee key elements of Mr. Tejada’s has postponed voting on a TODAY testimony.” Crime VISIT proposed statewide smoking Said Davis: “We’ve ban. HIGHLIGHTS concluded further The House Judiciary investigation is warranted.” Committee wants to see Report US @ When the same House whether the South Carolina This Week panel held a hearing in Supreme Court upholds March 2005, Palmeiro www. smoking bans in roughly a FRIDAY, JAN. 4 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. pointed at the panel and dozen cities and counties 52 36 Poster Sale in Russell declared: “I have never used across the state. House lobby steroids, period.” Palmeiro Grand larceny, 12 The House committee was suspended by baseball p.m. Tomorrow also delayed debate on a daily 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. later that year after testing 1620 Pendleton St. proposal forbidding adults MLK Day of Service positive for a steroid. The victim had from smoking in cars with Registration in Russell flags removed from children younger than 10 game House lobby the location at $450 years old. That proposal World each. passed the Senate last year. BEIRUT, Lebanon— A Estimated cost: House Democrat Todd Today bomb hidden on a Beirut $1350 Rutherford told lawmakers cock highway hit a U.S. Embassy Responding officer: the General Assembly should 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. vehicle Tuesday, killing R. 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country. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. National The car’s Lebanese driver University Bible Study PIC OF THE DAY WASHINGTON—Congress and an American at a nearby RH Rm 303 asked the Justice Department school were among five to investigate whether former people injured. 7:30 p.m. AL MVP Miguel Tejada lied The blast, just before Mitt Romney to House committee staff a farewell reception for Russell House Ballroom when he was interviewed the U.S. ambassador in in 2005 in connection with downtown Beirut, came at a Jan. 17 the Rafael Palmeiro steroids time when political tensions case. are high in Lebanon, with 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. House Oversight and the U.S.-backed government Student Body Elections Government Committee and Syrian-backed opposition Informational Meeting RH chairman Henry Waxman deadlocked over choosing a Senate Chambers opened Tuesday’s hearing new president. into the Mitchell Report Secretary of State 6 p.m. about drug use in baseball Condoleezza Rice expressed Impact ’08: Building by announcing that he and “outrage” over the attack. a Better Safer World in ranking minority member “The United States will, of Russell House Tom Davis sent a letter to course, not be deterred in its Attorney General Michael efforts to help the Lebanese 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mukasey on Tuesday. people, to help the democratic Tea and Grits: A Southern “Tejada told the committee forces in Lebanon, to help Speaker Series in Gressette that he never used illegal Lebanon resist force and Room performance-enhancing interference in their affairs,” drugs and that he had no she told reporters while 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. knowledge of other players visiting Riyadh, the latest Zephyrus Medieval Quartet using or even talking about stop in President Bush’s Lizzy Sheppard / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Concert in Rutledge Chapel steroids,” Waxman said. Mideast tour this week. Dan Rather thanks The Daily Gamecock for a staff t-shirt and glass he received Tuesday night. Rather dropped by before his HDNet show at Drayton Hall. 4(%")''%34"!#+4/3#(//, *)-. ,-&

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Spat turns presidential race hostile Huckabee said Friday that Huckabee would take us Huckabee, Thompson the lawyer-turned-actor- in.” quarrel over politics, turned-politician had little Among Huckabee’s to show for his time in the transgressions: He called make personal attacks Senate. President Bush’s foreign “Eight years is a pretty policy “arrogant,” he Th e Associated Press long time to get a check from supported taxpayer-funded the federal government and scholarships for children of not be able to say” he passed illegal immigrants and he GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. a major bill, Huckabee signed a smoking ban into – Republican presidential sniped. law. hopeful Mike Huckabee In fairness, it was “So much for federalism,” went from Mr. Nice to Thompson who started sniffed Thompson, who Mr. Nasty when rival Fred the spat, calling Huckabee enjoys cigars. “So much for Thompson started calling a liberal on the economy states’ rights.” him what he considered a and foreign affairs in Thompson clearly hit bad name — a liberal. Thursday’s GOP debate in where it hurt, and Huckabee The Southerners are South Carolina. He ticked struck back several times fighting on warmer, more off Huckabee’s alleged sins while campaigning Friday familiar turf in South against that most hallowed in Michigan. Carolina, which holds a of Republican institutions, “It was real interesting Republican primary four the church of Ronald hearing Fred Thompson days after Michigan votes Reagan. talk about Ronald Reagan on Tuesday. Huckabee, “On the one hand, you have last night,” Huckabee said. the former governor of the Reagan revolution. You “Because Fred Thompson Arkansas, wants to build have the Reagan coalition supported Gerald Ford on his victory in the Iowa of limited government and in 1976 and not Ronald caucuses, while Thompson, strong national security,” Reagan. He supported once a Tennessee senator, Thompson said. “On the fellow Tennessean Howard needs a victory to keep his other hand, you have the campaign afl oat. direction that Governor HUCKABEE ● 5

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HUCKABEE ● Continued from 4 in large measure by staying later assured reporters that positive while Romney he was only trying to bring Baker in 1980 and not assailed him with television some humor to the stump. Ronald Reagan. I appreciate commercials. In contrast to Huckabee, his recent conversion, but In fact, Huckabee made Thompson’s demeanor has some of us were for Ronald an elaborate gesture to been more grumpy old man Reagan back in the early show he was Mr. Nice, than Mr. Nice. He is 65, days; our legacy goes back a holding a news conference while Huckabee is 52. little further.” to announce he had decided Some people “don’t Then he got more not to respond with an like to have their records personal, saying Thompson attack ad of his own. He talked about,” Thompson had little to show for played the ad for journalists said Friday in Mount his time as senator from anyway, but his decision was Pleasant. For anyone who Ten nessee. T hompson interpreted by many Iowa didn’t get the reference, didn’t pass measures on voters as staying above the Thompson helpfully added, illegal immigration or other fray. “one of the guys who shall issues he is campaigning on, Even then, Huckabee remain named Governor Huckabee said. said he might go negative in Huckabee.” Both men are wooing the South Carolina or another Spoiling for a fight, same Christian conservative state. Thompson even questioned voters as they try to fend off “Each election we’ll whether Huckabee had Arizona Sen. John McCain, look at on its own terms,” a more hardscrabble who won Tuesday’s New he told reporters traveling upbringing. Huckabee’s Hampshire primary with with him in Iowa. “I sensed dad worked two jobs as a moderate Republican and here in Iowa, people were fi refi ghter and mechanic, and independent support. really, really exhausted Huckabee was the family’s Huckabee, a former with the kind of nasty stuff first male high school Southern Baptist preacher, that they’d been seeing and graduate. Thompson’s dad has rallied pastors behind inundated with.” was a used-car salesman with him, while Thompson Not that he’s being nasty, an eighth-grade education. has collected a series of of course. After suggesting “I can out-poor any of endorsements from anti- that Thompson needed them,” Thompson said. “I abortion groups. to lighten up — he told grew up under more modest Lashing out is new for MSNBC on Friday that circumstances than anybody Huckabee, who defeated Thompson needed to drink on that stage.” his chief rival in Iowa, a bit of the digestive aid AP writer Jim Davenport Republican Mitt Romney, Metamucil — Huckabee contributed to this report. Visit our Web site at www.dailygamecock.com PAGE 6 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008

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Editor Managing Editor JACKIE ALEXANDER MICHAEL BAUMANN help Clinton News Editor Copy Desk Chief BRAD MAXWELL CALLI BURNETT campaign Assistant News Editor Viewpoints Editor LIZ SEGRIST AMANDA DAVIS ‘Why Men Love Bitches’ Th e Mix Editor Sports Editor PAUL BOWERS ALEX RILEY offers tips that could help Design Director Assistant Design Director warm Hillary to voters JULIA ANDERSON MEREDITH RAY Hillary Clinton’s campaign trail has been a rough one, despite successes at the IN OUR OPINION polls. Up through Iowa’s caucus, she had to endure unfl attering comparisons to Barack Obama, Pet legislation crosses with young BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Democrats surging to line of state’s power his aid and Fresh faces outshine recycled resumes abandoning The world’s going to the dogs. And cats and horses, Clinton too. Well-known candidates these guys major points on the way to THOMAS as though clearly the White House? she were a A bill introduced by Sen. Jake Knotts of Lexington with typical ideals won’t MALUCK separate After President George Fourth-year political relic forces motorists to stop and notify police if they hit a dog, bring needed new start themselves W. Bush’s time in the English to be left in a from their White House thus far, congressional cat or horse. The punishment for fl eeing the scene: $500. If like Barack Obama you student fellow Americans are ready for nursing home. Although we all love Fido and Fluffy, the bill is a waste found the disappointing hopefuls. a fresh face in politics. Luckily, Redskins game to be more of taxpayer money and an affront to our intelligence. AMANDA But is Guiliani, Clinton, McCain Sherry Argov, author of deserving of your attention Instead of tackling diminishing lottery-funded DAVIS experience — they are exhausted. “Why Men Love Bitches,” than the debates that aired Second-year really the We’ve heard what they’ve can offer some advice to help scholarships, Knotts is spending his time making us look over winter break, you English determinate had to say. We’ve seen what Clinton court voters beyond may have missed the battle student like a nanny state not only between a they’ve done. Do we really those who still fetishize that took place between for people but animals too. successful want to keep going back to her last name. Argov’s Pet owners should be our presidential hopefuls. president and a complete these leaders just because book comes with a series of A decent person will be While they jabbed at in control ... It’s not failure? What good is a full we’ve seen their names in suggestions to help Clinton compelled to stop for a each other and defended resume if you don’t have the headlines before this snag the male demographic. themselves, there was one fair to blame passing fallen animal, but it is not the ability to promote the presidential race began? For example, suggestion subject they all seemed to best, strongest image for Our generation is taking 62 reads: “He perceives an the state’s place to compel be intent on discussing, motorists for accidents. the United States? And control of this next election emotional woman as more of them. Republicans and Democrats what good are policies — we’ve seen that with a pushover.” This is relevant alike: experience. Not only would stopping backed by years if they are Facebook, and we’ve seen in light of the pre-New I heard it all night in bad policies? that in the polls. It’s up to Hampshire event where for dead animals congest the roadways, but it would the debate, and I hear it While it’s true that more our generation to break this Clinton appeared to hold stretch the already-tumultuous police department to the around campus from those time in Washington D.C. mold. Too many of these back tears when talking about who support their favorite breaking point. Residents need to be assured that offi cers and the political eye can be politicians are confining America. Her turnout among candidates: experience are available to help them in their time of need and not benefi cial in the making of themselves to a mold in single women was huge in divides the runners of this a strong leader, experience order to win votes, even if the state, but a backlash from attending to crunched critters. presidential election. means nothing if it is not it means having nothing to men followed. Rudy Guiliani was Pet owners should be in control of their furry friends supported by strong values, say, and little intention to But if softness is a turnoff, mayor of New York when at all times. It’s not fair to blame passing motorists for a the public and a will to make any changes. how should Clinton portray the country was hit with strengthen this country. So when you find herself? Suggestion 72 tragic accident. No one goes looking to mow down a few the blow of Sept. 11. John Republicans and yourself thinking about warns, “Most men tend to dogs or cats and if they do, they usually end up committed McCain has been the go-to Democrats alike often the primary coming up or disrespect a woman who guy for political responses in a mental asylum. criticize Barack Obama for the election in November, appears too malleable.” over the past years and even his lack of experience, Ron don’t concern yourself too She should portray herself Knotts should be ashamed for even thinking about tried to run for president in Paul is hardly the political much for politicians who without changing colors proposing this bill. Now it is up to his colleagues to make the 2000 election. Hillary figure anyone had been can do little more than talk per audience; Obama and Clinton was the fi rst lady sure it never sees the light of day. expecting to run, and when a big game. Think about Edwards have whitewashed for and has served as a With a state with this many problems, we should brake was the last time we had a who will give us a better their rhetoric with the senator. While everyone Baptist minister scoring future and a new start. unassailable word “Hope.” for the ones that matter most. running has experience, Argov recommends direct, confident communication with dashes of humor. As she IN YOUR OPINION says in suggestions 41, 52 and 94: “Men respect women who CORRECTIONS PETA spokesman and common morality. a doubt, had a greater communicate in a succinct responds to criticism If these kinds of abuses chance of making it out way. When you nag, he tunes If you see an error in today’s paper, we want to know about it. In response to the were inflicted upon cats of that fi re alive. It always you out. But when you speak E-mail us at [email protected] column “Monks take or dogs, it would result in seems that when deaths with your actions, he pays higher road by avoiding felony cruelty to animals involving alcohol or other attention. You can get away needless conflict with charges. Yet, as the author drugs occur, people do not with saying much more with IT’S YOUR RIGHT protestors”, it was mentions, these are want to render any blame humor than you can with a Voice your opinion on message boards at www.dailygamecock.com disappointing to see standard practices in an on the individuals who straight face.” Humor has or send letters to the editor at [email protected] Mr. Bowers attempt to industry that refuses to consumed the substance not been Clinton’s strongest justify cruelty to animals make even the most basic in the fi rst place, for want suit: previous jokes about by misconstruing a changes in the way their of political correctness. Gandhi working at a gas About The Daily Gamecock religion that promotes animals are treated. Mr. Gore blames it on station and Congress being

Editor CONTACT INFORMATION compassion. being young. And here I corrupt from all its men JACKIE ALEXANDER Offi ces located on the third fl oor of the Russell House Also, it is clear that Ryan Huling College thought we are supposed haven’t always won chuckles. Managing Editor Editor: [email protected] MICHAEL BAUMANN News: [email protected] the author did not take Campaign Coordinator, to be adults now in But being willing to fl ex her Copy Desk Chief Viewpoints: [email protected] the time to check his PETA2 college and able to make wits shows she can think on CALLI BURNETT Th e Mix: [email protected] Sports: [email protected] Assistant Copy Desk Chief sources for this article. responsible decisions. But her feet. It is a strategy Mike Online: www.dailygamecock.com LAREN SMITH Newsroom: 777-7726 If he had, he would have Self-responsibility alas, let’s forbid an alcohol- Huckabee uses whenever he Design Director Sports: 777-7182 noticed that despite what should be recognized related death could be cuts down Mitt Romney in JULIA ANDERSON Editor’s Offi ce: 777-3914 Assistant Design Director Fax: 777-6482 he claims, there were no In response to Monday’s self-infl icted because if it a debate with a well-timed MEREDITH RAY protests at the monastery article ‘BAC Plays Role in is, you may have to look at one-liner. News Editor BRAD MAXWELL and no picket signs at all Deaths’ by Katie Jones., other factors, such as why Another caution from Assistant News Editor The Daily Gamecock is until the day after the fi rst let me begin by saying they chose to drink. One Argov’s playbook, No. 14: LIZ SEGRIST Public Relations Director the editorially independent monk’s decision — and that it is tragic whenever of those factors in this “If you smother him, he’ll Viewpoints Editor ANDREA LUCAS student newspaper of the AMANDA DAVIS Graduate Assistant University of South Carolina. those signs were 80 miles the life of anyone is taken case could very well be a go into defense mode and Assistant Viewpoints Editor EMILY VERNON It is published daily during JOSH RABON Student Media Director away at two stores that sell by circumstances such as fraternity/sorority system look for an escape route to Th e Mix Editor SCOTT LINDENBERG the fall and spring semesters the monks’ eggs. the Ocean Isle fire last that proliferates underage protect his freedom.” Clinton PAUL BOWERS Faculty Adviser and nine times during the It is a violation of semester, especially when drinking and alcohol wishes to place restrictions Assistant Mix Editor ERIK COLLINS summer with the exception of COLIN JONES Creative Director university holidays and exam Biblical principles and the victims are so young. abuse. And if this were on movies, music and video Sports Editor EDGAR SANTANA periods. Opinions expressed basic decency to inflict However, I was amazed the case, people may delve games with adult content, ALEX RILEY Business Manager in The Daily Gamecock are CAROLYN GRIFFIN unnecessary pain on at District Attorney into the deeper question and this is understandably Assistant Sports Editor those of the editors or author MICHAEL AGUILAR Advertising Manager and not those of the University animals in the ways that Rex Gore’s comment in of why these unhealthy threatening to the arrested Photo Editor SARAH SCARBOROUGH LIZZY SHEPPARD Classifi eds Manager of South Carolina. Th e Board these monks have abused yesterday’s article. behaviors are not more development generation of Assistant Photo Editor SHERRY F. HOLMES of Student Publications 20,000 hens every year. How can he be heavily condemned by the boys that loves its toys. 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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 PAGE 7 Political pun grows from Iowa caucus Musical satire brought to life due to exasperation, annoyance at 2008 presidential race in state; ‘Get outta our town’ a common sentiment

Ellen Meder as Munson mimes taking The Register who had THE DAILY GAMECOCK notes. a previous professional With lyrics that chronicle relationship with Walsmith, Corn and caucuses. To Iowa residents’ monotonous began looking for a partner many Americans, those are woes of crowded restaurants, in crime, or at least satire, the state of Iowa’s only two packed hotels, endless around Thanksgiving. claims to fame. However, debates and rallies, the song When Munson informed to some of the residents also mentions presidential him of his idea to create of the Hawkeye state, the candidates including Chris a Caucus song, Walsmith constant bombardment Dodd, Barack Obama, remembered saying, “’What from 2008 presidential Hillary Clinton, John will we write? “Get outta my election hopefuls, which Edwards, Mike Huckabee town?”’ because at that point The Associated Press got underway in mid-2006, and even the latter two’s I was tired of all the stuff Jason Walsmith of the Des Moines-based folk rock band The Nadas and Kyle Munson, a eventually became more of a endorsers Kevin Bacon and that was going on, and he former entertainment editor at The Register, teamed up to write the catchy Caucus song. bane than a blessing. Chuck Norris, respectively. was like, ‘Sure! Let’s write That was all the The final lines, “Get that!’ So that was just the of neutral commentary group of people. But, yeah,” pandemonium: “Get involved inspiration needed to launch outta our town, / Get out fi rst thing that came out of in time for fall’s general Walsmith laughed with one way or another, because the hit YouTube song “Get of my face. / You barged my mouth and he just ran election. relieved reminiscence, “it it’s what the country is built Outta Our Town (Caucus into my home with your with it.” In the face of the song’s just got a little old.” on. Even though the way I Lament),” a collaboration political race,” are still Despite initial reluctance seeming pessimism toward With South Carolina’s got involved was through by singer/guitarist Jason hanging on the air as both to write the song, feeling the presidential hopefuls Republican and Democratic political satire, it still made Walsmith of the Des men introduce themselves personally uninvolved in on the stump for party primaries (Jan. 19 and people pay attention who Moines-based folk rock band and tell the audience “we the political arena and nomination, Walsmith wants 26, respectively) rapidly otherwise may have not, and The Nadas and reporter Kyle support this message” in accustomed to withholding to make sure “that people approaching and Super I think that the best way Munson of The Des Moines imitation of the nuisance political opinions as a understand that [it was fun]. Tuesday (Feb. 5) on the maybe to even get over the Register. The simple, 3 campaign advertisement member of a band, which, I appreciate the spotlight that proverbial horizon of 21 annoyance is just to dig in minute 13 second video, shot which prompted the tongue- by its very nature cannot Iowa gets. It brought a really states, the seasoned campaign and get involved.” in the newsroom of The in-cheek lament. come to a consensus on cool energy into our city. I’m witness had only one piece Register, features Walsmith Munson, a former partisanship, the duo is now proud of our city and state. I of advice for weathering Comments on this story? E-mail on acoustic guitar and vocals entertainment editor at considering a second round think we are a very informed the storm of political [email protected] Coke joins ExerciseTV, supports healthy living about 200 workout shows, including It’s true that plain old tap water can Soda company, TV networks pilates, yoga, abs, cardio and kids’ be uninspiring; people might drink fi tness. The ads, which feature several more liquids if they enjoy fl avored or join to promote fi tness, really brands in the Coke family, will be enhanced beverages. aims for product placement “organically integrated” into the But there is no hydration crisis. George Burns / The Associated Press shows, which means viewers won’t Sports drinks, which essentially are Oprah Winfrey with new partner David Zaslav, president have to suffer through intrusive 15- soft drinks, are heavily overpromoted; and chief executive of Discovery Communications. Julie Deardorff to 30-second spots. most of us aren’t active enough to MCT Campus Instead, Coke will use an integrated need them in the fi rst place. Coca-Cola recently teamed with approach, including product Even so, Pepsi’s Gatorade is the on-demand cable fi tness network placement, signage and messaging, launching G2, an “off-fi eld hydrator Oprah starts own ExerciseTV, an unusual partnership said Steinfeld, adding that ads could for athletes” who presumably need that promises to solve what apparently be “woven into” a pilates program. Or additional calories and electrolytes is America’s latest health crisis: a program’s fi tness instructors might so they have energy to log on to dehydration. casually suggest you grab some of Facebook. Propel’s new Invigorating television network Say you’re getting sweaty during Coke’s Vitamin Water before moving Water (not to be confused with commitment, Winfrey will an abs workout. Before you can on to bicycle crunches. Propel Fitness Water) is a caffeinated Discovery Comm. and enjoy full editorial control reach for some tap water, an image Steinfeld, a pioneering celebrity product designed to “hydrate, nourish Winfrey sign deal to start over the joint venture and of Coke’s Enviga product pops up fitness trainer who created the and provide a lift for active people will be responsible for on the screen. When the carbonated business and entertainment throughout the day.” new channel for celeb OWN’s programming, green tea is poured, messages about conglomerate Body by Jake Global, Coke’s Enviga, meanwhile, branding and creative vision. hydration, burning calories or Coke needs sponsors to keep his network combining caffeine and an Phil Rosenthal Discovery Communications’ brands spill out. going. (It’s a free service on digital antioxidant found in green tea, has MCT Campus contribution will be its These handy reminders, said fi tness cable with Comcast, Time Warner been controversially promoted as an nine-year-old Discovery icon and ExerciseTV founder Jake Cable, Cox and Bresnan.) energy drink that will help burn 60 to Oprah Winfrey is getting Health Channel as well as Steinfeld, are just one way the world’s He has the programming and the 100 calories for every three 12-ounce her own TV network in a distribution, origination No. 1 soft-drink company can bring audience that Coke wants. Coke has cans consumed. deal announced Tuesday with and other operational more “educational information” to the marketing reach and expertise The theory is that your body uses Discovery Communications. requirements for the proposed his network’s 23 million viewers. that he needs. Coke “has 100-some energy to digest the drink, which Winfrey and Discovery venture. To say that Coke wants to give us odd years of history in the hydration burns calories. But some doctors say will launch a multi-platform “There is no stronger good “information” about fi tness is to business,” said Steinfeld, who has no it’s marketing hype, and the advocacy media venture called OWN: voice than Oprah Winfrey believe that Virginia Slims wanted to reservations about promoting Coke group The Center for Science in The Oprah Winfrey in engaging, motivating and improve women’s tennis. products, even though soft drinks are the Public Interest is suing Coke, Network, that will make its connecting people to live Health sells. And Coke and PepsiCo one reason both children and adults charging bogus Enviga claims. debut next year on what now healthier lives,” Discovery want a piece of the wellness market have trouble managing their weight. Steinfeld said he feels confi dent that is Discovery Health Channel. Communications President by using illusions of health to sell He believes moderation is a key. Coke can back up its statements. “My The cable and satellite channel and Chief Executive David unnecessary beverages. “I don’t believe someone tells you to whole life is about trust,” he said. initially will be available in Zaslav said in a statement. In this case, the programs on eat or drink too much of something,” If that’s truly the case, ExerciseTV more than 70 million homes, “Oprah has inspired me ExerciseTV won’t just be brought to he said. “I believe you do it on your needs to get honest with viewers. It and the venture will include personally, and through you by Coke. They will actually be own, or it’s put in front of you at a can start by adopting this new slogan: Winfrey’s Oprah.com Web this new venture, Oprah’s co-created by Coke. dinner table.” “You drink our products; we help you site. talent and drive will have Under the unique sponsorship But what if subtle messages telling burn them off.” “Fifteen years ago, I wrote a dedicated multimedia arrangement, Coke will be dreaming you to buy supposedly healthy in my journal that one day platform to empower, engage up original programming to air on products you don’t need are woven Comments on this story? E-mail sagcketc@ I would create a television and connect with people on- the fitness network, which offers into programming? mailbox.sc.edu network, as I always felt my air and online.” show was just the beginning The stated mission of OWN of what the future could is “to celebrate life, to inspire hold,” said Winfrey, who and entertain, empowering will serve as chairman of viewers around the world OWN, in a statement. “For to live their best lives, and me, the launch of ‘The by doing so, lift the lives of Oprah Winfrey Network’ those around them in ever- is the evolution of the work widening circles,” according I’ve been doing on television to the announcement of its all these years and a natural creation. extension of my show.” Some of Winfrey’s The venture will be regular contributors could 50/50, owned by Discovery be expected to be part of and Winfrey’s Harpo the programming, he said. Productions. It is a cashless Winfrey’s current talk show THE DAILY GAMECOCK transaction, and The Oprah is spoken for until the end of Winfrey Network LLC will the 2010-11 season. be an independent company. Special to Special Beyond her presence, Comments on this story? E-mail talent and personal [email protected] 8 The Daily Gamecock ● WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 Irish musical hits real-life high note ‘Once’ tugs heartstrings with captivating, emotional performances

Thomas Maluck When Hansard and Irglova perform their THE DAILY GAMECOCK first collaboration, their compatibility couldn’t be higher, but when they later sing “Once” about their past (or present) relationships, ★★★★★ out of ✩✩✩✩✩ it becomes apparent they have more issues than they’d like to let on. Speaking of handling baggage, the story “Sweeney Todd” swept through theaters should be commended for giving its two over Christmas, winning audiences as the leads responsibilities within the plot. Too latest movie musical. often, a romantic movie will play the waiting Another musical, one with a much smaller game of “when will they start making out distributor, played in some arthouses and already?” hit DVD shelves over the same period of Here, there are a number of moments Special to THE DAILY GAMECOCK time and also deserves a look. where the plot could have cashed in its “Once” is the tale of a nameless musician momentum for some one-night stand, but in Ireland who sings and plays guitar on the Irglova has a commitment she refuses to streets when he’s not at his day job repairing break, and in a rare female performance, vacuum cleaners. He meets a Czech girl she does not break it. This leads to one of who’s talented on the piano and cleans the best closing shots I can remember. houses for a living. They discover they There’s a chance this movie will go sour make beautiful music together and rent a for you, depending on your reception to recording studio for a weekend with some acoustic Irish music. For my part, I bought bandmates. the soundtrack after seeing the movie, so The two anonymous leads are played by there are no complaints here. Glen Hansard of the Irish rock band The Plus, the movie makes use of its musical Frames and Marketa Irglova. Their real cues: During one upbeat song recorded in musical talent translates directly to film the studio, instead of showing the musicians and is leagues better than any amount of performing the whole thing, there’s a lip-synching or dubbing. montage of their weekend isolated from the The main draw of the movie is how world. intimate it feels. It was shot with a small In another scene, a song only gets to budget, but director John Carney is able its second verse before the singer is to evoke a natural impression from each interrupted. It helps the natural feel of the environment — city streets, beaches, movie that nobody breaks into an arranged recording studios and apartments — as song on the street — the lyrics are tied to if the viewer is tagging along with the memories, and the characters are aware of characters . their surroundings. Perhaps adding to the intimacy is the real- This quality rewards the rich personalities life relationship Hansard and Irglova had as acting through it and the viewers most of the movie progressed. The result: that they all. never seem like they’re just reciting lines to one another. Music is the biggest and best element of “Once.” The songs aren’t bad and all of Comments on this story? them are based in the lives of the characters. E-mail [email protected] The Daily Gamecock ● WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 9

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Gamecocks travel to Fayetteville for game against Arkansas

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The South Carolina Gamecocks (8-8, 0-2) will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (13-3, 2-0) Wednesday night in Fayetteville, Ark.. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. at Bud Walton Arena. USC coach Dave Odom’s club is seeking its first win in SEC play this year. The Courtesy of Mike Safran Gamecocks lost their first two games to Vanderbilt and Tennessee, both ranked opponents. The matchup with Arkansas will continue 1997: A season to remember a stretch of tough SEC contests in January that will Former coach retells story of Carolina’s sole SEC Championship season conclude with games against Florida and Kentucky. According to the College Chris Cox was a fan of the South Carolina coach Eddie Fogler said. “And I Basketball RPI, Arkansas is STAFF WRITER basketball team — a team of think Hagan hit it on the head and the No. 23 best team in the champions. what he said in that locker room nation and is a favorite to The year was 1997. It was a It was a season that began with was appropriate and truthful and win the SEC West this year. year no South Carolina fan more questions than answers. The something that he wanted to say, The Razorbacks have started will ever forget. It marked a Carolina basketball team had not and I think in a lot of ways his strong in SEC play winning time when the Gamecocks been to the NCAA Tournament leadership was a very important their first two games, and finally reached the promised since the 1988-1989 season. Then thing.” are favored to win their next land —it was utter euphoria. head coach Eddie Fogler was The words spoke volumes as the three games. For the fi rst in a long while, a entering his fourth season at USC Gamecocks came into conference “We’re playing maybe South Carolina fan could look after accepting the daunting task play with a grit and attitude on the the best team in the league, at his team with pride and of rebuilding a battered Gamecock hardwood that had yet to be seen certainly one of the two proudly proclaim program that was left in shambles by fans and opposing teams alike. or three best” Odom said. that he or by former coach Steve Newton. After easily disposing of conference “They’re tall where we’re she Eddie Fogler knew what it took rivals Auburn and Tennessee, USC short, they’re old where to be a champion. His Vanderbilt traveled to Mississippi State and we’re young.” squad was the 1993 SEC Champions recorded a surprisingly easy victory. Arkansas leads the SEC and advanced to the Sweet 16 of It was the fi rst time since joining in three-point field goal the NCAA Tournament. For his the Southeastern Conference that percentage defense, holding accomplishments, Fogler received the Gamecocks began 3-0 in the their opponents to a less than the dubious honor of National league play. 30 percent 3-point fi eld goal Coach of the Year. Yet, for some College basketball pundits percentage. reason, his South Carolina teams quickly realized shortly thereafter The Razorbacks have four had yet to obtain the same that the Gamecocks were for players averaging in double tenacity and spark held by real as Carolina traveled down fi gure scoring, but no players Fogler’s Vanderbilt squads. to Gainesville, Fla., to play the are averaging better than After three mediocre Gators and first-year coach Billy 12.7 points per game. seasons and a berth in Donovan. The Gamecocks were Odom is looking to put the NIT, the 1996-1997 down by 16 points with 5:17 to play in a smaller lineup against South Carolina basketball before storming back to win 80-79 the Razorbacks. The team had marginally low in improbable fashion. Guard B.J. starters for the game will expectations. As the non- McKie’s only points of the game be sophomore forward conference portion of the came on Carolina’s last possession Evka Baniulis, sophomore schedule concluded, the with the Gamecocks down by one. forward Dominique Archie, critics were on par with “Well, that was quite a junior guard Zam Fredrick, their expectations of the comeback,” Fogler said. “ Of senior guard Dwayne Day Gamecocks as Carolina course, the 3-point shot was huge and sophomore guard Devan stumbled into SEC play with there. We got on a heck of a roll Downey. a 6-5 record, which included and we were able to press very “I think it gives us the best losses to UNC-Asheville and effectively in the last few minutes ball handling that we can Charleston Southern. of that game, and Florida wasn’t have, it gives us the ability The Gamecocks were a a particularly strong team back to shoot the ball at every team that disappeared in key then.” position,” Odom said. “It moments The gives us experience on the during Gamecocks road.” games, and would continue The smaller lineup should were to a We were a hell of to shock college help on offense, but could certain extent, basketball as pose a problem on the an enigma to “a team by the the team easily defensive side of the ball the college disposed of for South Carolina. South basketball world. time we got to nationally- Carolina’s tallest contributor Featuring a solid ranked Georgia is freshman forward Sam

three-guard and escaped Muldrow, standing at 6-foot lineup in B.J. Lexington. Tuscaloosa, 9-inches, but he is not

McKie, Melvin Alabama with starting the game. Watson and a win over By comparison the Larry Davis, “ the Crimson Razorbacks have four regular no one could - former USC coach Tide. The contributors standing at understand why victory, which 6-foot 10-inches or taller, the Gamecocks Eddie Fogler was Carolina’s including 7-foot senior had sputtered first ever win center Steven Hill. so drastically at Alabama, A problem for the to begin the concluded Gamecocks lately has been a season. with a drive to the lane by Melvin lack of contributors from the However, during a team Watson, whose bucket broke a 60- bench. This lack of depth meeting just before the 60 tie to give the Gamecocks a forces some starters to pick commencement of conference two-point victory. up more minutes, and is also play, USC guard Hagan Rouse Carolina would finally receive putting the burden of scoring spoke his true emotions about national attention as it cracked the squarely on Downey. the state of the team. While Top 25 after demolishing Ole Miss, Downey is fourth in the his feelings are unknown to who was the SEC Western Division conference in scoring (19.1 anyone outside of that locker leader at the time. In the victory, points per game), second room, the effects the words Carolina’s trio of guards combined in assists per game (5.19) had were obvious. for an astonishing 56 points — a and fi rst in steals per game “We kind of had a team fi gure that would only balloon over (3.31). meeting to try and fi gure out the upcoming weeks. Downey and Fredrick (what was going on) and it was Fogler realized how critical are second and third, Courtesy of Mike Safran a ‘say what you thought was the cog of guards were to the respectively, in the SEC in appropriate meeting,’” then- HEROES ● 11 ARKANSAS ● 11 The Daily Gamecock ● WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 11

HEROES ● Continued from 10 “We basically should have won that Gamecocks recent struggles, will still game,” Fogler stated. “We were the bounce back to once again capture the better team, but we just couldn’t get SEC title. Gamecocks’ success. it done.“ “It can be done again, it will be done “Well, they were pretty much a The Gamecocks then faced a again,” Fogler said. “Yet, it’s a very, very lot of that team,” Fogler said. “They daunting task as they stepped out diffi cult thing to do. Coach Spurrier is were very good defenders, incredibly of conference to take on the top-10 trying to do it. As great a coach as he competitive kids and really tough- Cincinnati Bearcats. No one pegged is, he has not gotten there yet. But nosed, physical kids. Melvin was thick, USC to stand any chance whatsoever, ultimately, the football program will B.J. was very strong and Larry was as analysts and fans alike predicted the win an SEC Championship and the very strong. They were thick, strong, Gamecocks to be unable to compete basketball team will win another one, competitive kids, who were different on the boards against the substantially but it’s a very hard thing to do.” in terms of how they went about their bigger Bearcats. That didn’t affect Despite Fogler’s severance with game. By the end of the year, they USC, as Watson, Davis and McKie the university, he still roots for the had fi gured out how to play with each combined for an astonishing 70 points, Gamecocks and expects the best out of other. That was really important. allowing USC to leave Bob Huggins’ the team week in and week out. When They were very different in how they squad stunned at the lopsided loss to asked if he still rooted for Carolina, played.” the Gamecocks. the answer was simple. No one questioned the Gamecocks’ South Carolina was back on track, “Absolutely,” Fogler said. “My heart after USC traveled to Nashville, and appeared headed for a collision wife and I have chosen to still live in Tenn., to play the Commodores of course in Lexington, Ky. Columbia and raise our kids, and we Vanderbilt. A McKie free throw put After four lopsided victories against enjoy very much living here in the state Carolina up by one with a minute to Arkansas, The Citadel, Tennessee and and the city of Columbia. My daughter play before the Commodores missed Vanderbilt, the Gamecocks walked is a sophomore at the university, so the fi nal shot of the game —allowing into Lexington huge underdogs. The we certainly continue to follow the USC to escape with the 65-64 Wildcats had won every game they had programs and the university.” victory. played since their overtime defeat in Such dedication from a former coach It was evident that the Gamecocks Columbia, and desired an SEC Eastern should warrant the same from the were a legitimate contender in the SEC Championship. The Gamecocks were student body and fans alike. If Fogler after the three close road victories, but fi ghting for their fi rst ever title — and and his 1996-1997 South Carolina South Carolina still had one daunting a loss would derail their dream. basketball squad taught fans anything, task ahead of them. After drubbing the The Gamecocks faced it was that anything is possible, and LSU Tigers, the defending national insurmountable odds. South Carolina championships are undoubtedly champion Kentucky Wildcats arrived was 0-10 all-time in Rupp Arena, a attainable at the University of South in Columbia for a showdown with place where the Wildcats had won over Carolina. the 19th ranked Gamecocks. The 30 consecutive games. Also against the Wildcats, No. 3 in the nation at the Comments on this story? Gamecocks was the fact that Pitino time, were an easy favorite to betters, E-mail [email protected] had never lost to the same team twice as USC had defeated Kentucky only in the same season. Piled on top of once since joining the SEC in 1992 that was the fact that it was senior day while every other meeting was a sound in Lexington. victory for the ‘Cats. The statistics didn’t lie. There Kentucky coach Rick Pitino and was simply too much tradition going his club led by fi ve at the break before against South Carolina. USC’s trio of guards went to work in But statistics weren’t the case this the second half. After Carolina opened time as USC captured their first up an 11-point lead with seven minutes ever victory in Kentucky, and more to play, UK stormed back to take a importantly, their first ever SEC slim fi ve-point edge with 1:30 to go. Mike Safran Championship in any sport. Courtesy of However, Carolina’s trio was too much “By the time we had got to Lexington (Left) B.J. McKie dunks in USC’s win over Kentucky. for Kentucky, as the three combined we were an extremely confi dent team, (Above) McKie and fans revel the win with Dick Vitale. for 50 points in the fi ve-point overtime and a very good team,” Fogler said. victory for the Gamecocks. “In December, we were not a very Students and fans rushed the fl oor good team. We were a hell of a team as their team ran their conference by the time we got to Lexington record to 10-0. Everyone knew that and yet we were still a team that had the Gamecocks were a legitimate and defi ciencies.” serious threat on both the SEC and When asked what victory was national stage. his favorite, Fogler had no definite After center Ryan Stack’s 18-point answer. performance against the Gators at “Whoa,” he said laughing. “Well, home, which allowed USC to keep that was an extraordinary season. their conference record unblemished, 15-1 in the league, beating Cincinnati the Gamecocks hit their fi rst bump of at Cincinnati, beating Kentucky the new year as Carolina fell to Tubby twice, one of which was obviously at Courtesy of Mike Safran Smith’s Georgia Bulldogs in Athens. Kentucky. It would be hard to pick The three-point loss was certainly one game.“ discouraging to the team, but Fogler Such accolades and accomplishments and his squad new that the aberration in one single season gives hope to wouldn’t interrupt what seemed to be Fogler, who believes that despite the destiny for the Gamecocks.

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Call 561-9811 to get your paper [email protected] 409-0964 Busy Allergist Office seeks, bright, hard- $12/hr!! Will work around your class 2BR 2BA apt $725 . Near USC. 777-7296 typed or edited. Rates reasonable! working, ethical students to work PT/FT schedule. Call 896-6155 for info to ac- GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC in Medical Office.. Clinical & business of- 2BR 1.5BA Duplex water incld $625 cess appl. to & fax to 896-6148 or Now hiring PT teacher for classes and THE CLARION HOTEL fice personnel needed. Flexible PT & FT 2BR 2BA House picket fence new con- bring it to: Work Study birthday parties. Training provided, all Now accepting applications for the hrs on weekends and weekdays. Eve- struction. energy eff. $750. Physical Therapy Dept. SC Voc Rehab majors welcomed. Call Melanie following positions: ning hours available. Great experience 3BR 2BA house new construction Dept. Evaluation Center Opportunities 738-1231 for more information. Guest Service Representatives for those students who plan to pursue a energy eff. $1,000. Call Jeff 238-9185. 1400 Boston Ave W. Cola Front Desk positions available. career in medicine. Only those with ex- $8/HOUR!! WORK- STUDY 1116 & 1118 Shirley St. - 2BR 1BA w/d CPA firm in Forest Acres needs student Van Driver/Bell Person cellent academic records and references Palmetto Athletic Center at 1193 N. OFFICE ASSISTANTS conn, CH/AC, water inld. $550/mo. for spring semester who can work at FT position available. must possess ex- need apply. Email resume to Lake Dr., Lexington, SC is hiring tum- SC Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. 252-4140 least Tuesday & Thursday mornings. cellent 10 year DMV record. retirees [email protected] bling coaches--will train on site. Hrs. are near Airport. Duties: Filing & Cayce - 3BR 2BA $800 + Dep Great opportunity for business major to welcome. Knowledge of the surrounding 4-8pm (M-Th). We are looking for some- organizing, data entry, reception, & Call 782-6062 learn about working a professional envi- Columbia area. one with a positive coaching style. Pay operating various office equipment. ronment. Please send resume and Previous applicants need not apply. Help Wanted Must be proficient in Excel & MS Word. CONDO FOR RENT 2BR 2BA min from range will commiserate with experience. class schedule to PO Box 6838, Co- Apply in person M-F 2PM-5P M Please call 1-888-283-6088 to apply. Please call USC located on River.. All appl furn. lumbia, SC 29260 for fax to 787-9453. 1615 Gervais Street. Child Care Cathy Smith @ 896-6553 for $850.Avail midf Jan. Call Matt 730-3980 interview. EOE Downtown/Forest Acres - 3BR 1BA PHYSICAL THERAPY Nanny Wanted PT Afternoons - Seek- Babysitters Needed: Collegesitter.com Help Wanted Thomas Cooper Library is now accept- fenced backyard close USC 5PTS, AIDE POSITIONS ing personable, organized, eligible indi- connects USC student babysitters with ing applications for student employees.. downtown $800 + sec dep. 808-4413 Seeking enthusiastic PT employees to vidual to supervise 3 children in their af- local families in need of child care. Stu- work with adults with various disabilities ter school activities as well as help with Restaurants You may apply at the circulation desk at M/rmmts -1810 Greene St. dents, register your fee profile by visiting in our weight room. Will train you to work homework, school projects, etc. Must Customer Service/Sandwich Maker the library. Work Study preferred. 741-6393 [email protected] us at CollegeSitter.com. win our facility. Just need good people have valid drivers license and reliable Must be available M-F lunch hours! 732 Meadow St. - 5PTS AREA skills. GREAT PAY $12/hr!! Will work tranp. Excellent opportunity for the right Free Meal No weekends! Start $11/hr. 4BR 2.5BA newly renovated house in COACHES/TEACHERS NEEDED around your class schedule. Call person! Please email resume to Apply in person only. Church 5pts. 4 fireplaces wine cellar fenced in Noncompetitive Gymnastic/Cheer Pro- 896-6155 for info to access applica- [email protected] No Name Deli 2042 Marion St. yd. $1595. Call Joe 238-1882 gram. Needed Immediately! $8/hr Need tion to fax to 896-6148 or bring it to Directory some experience, will train! Physical Therapy Dept SC Voc Rehab Meditation Classes: Weds 7pm Housing-Sale (afternoons/evenings). Summer help too. Dept. Evaluation Center Help Wanted Lunchtimes, Tues-Thurs 12:30pm Call Kelly 359-0433 leave message. 1400 Boston Ave W. Cola. 1002 Main St. 2nd Fl 256-0150 Stuido Condo for Sale 2 blks from Rus- Afterschool www.meditationinsouthcarolina.org sell House & library. $62,500 727-3363 Help wanted on Tues-Fri afternoons, **MANAGER IN TRAINING 2:00-5:30. This PT position involves Programs Parking **ASSISTANT MANAGER sales merchandising, and light office du- Hibbett Sports is hiring in Columbia. Ap- PARKING SPACES ties .Professional appearance is a must. ply at any Hibbett Sports location. Hib- Now hiring drivers, FT/PT day & night. Near South Tower at Pickens & Apply in person at Gudmundson and YMCA needs enthusiastic, responsible $9-14/hr mileage & tips paid nightly. beett Sports conducts drug testing. counselors to work in the Lexington area Blossom. $220 per semester 799-3452 Buyck Jewelers 2931 Devine St. www.hibbett.com Must be 18 yrs old. Good driving record Afterschool Program, M-F 2-6pm. Call & great attitude. Call 865-6944, 359-3376 ext 12 or 14 for more info. Devine St. or 783-6770 Garners Ferry or fax resume to 733-1683. EOE AFTERSCHOOL TEACHERS How would you like to get paid while you Help Needed - All Positions - play with children? Church preschool Taking applications for Servers & that is only 10 minutes away from USC Kitchen Staff! Apply in person - Cafe is now hiring for PT teachers for the af- Strudel 118 State St. West Columbia, ternoons. Individuals must have experi- 00007616Kitchen Help needed for small ence, be professional and have a lot of pizza restaurant in Irmo. Exp a must. energy. Please call 771-1512 for more Fax resume to 732-9764 or contact Gina information. 781-7800.

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